Looking for a fun, no-prep summer activity that gets kids moving, thinking, and talking? This Summer Edition of Would You Rather is packed with sunny, vacation-themed, and outdoor-inspired questions that are perfect for middle school students, summer camps, enrichment programs, and classrooms.
From choosing between a camping trip or a hotel vacation to deciding whether you'd rather mow the lawn or water the plants, these summer-themed prompts encourage students to make choices, explain their reasoning, and engage in friendly discussion.
No prep. Just press play and let the summer fun begin!
Students choose a side, move with the on-screen prompts, and then explain their thinking—making this video perfect for:
☀️ Summer camp activities
☀️ Summer school brain breaks
☀️ Youth group games
☀️ Bell ringers and warm-ups
☀️ Classroom community building
☀️ Speaking & listening practice
☀️ Argumentative writing warm-ups
☀️ Rainy day activities
Even silly summer scenarios help students practice important ELA skills like:
• Making a clear claim
• Supporting ideas with reasons and evidence
• Listening to different perspectives
• Participating in respectful discussions
• Engaging in low-stakes debate
Whether you're a middle school ELA teacher looking for an engaging summer school activity, a camp counselor planning group games, or a program leader searching for educational summer activities, this Would You Rather video is an easy way to bring energy and laughter to your group.
📚 Pick up the WRITING PROMPT PAGES (directions + rubric included) here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Would-You-Rather-Brain-Break-Persuasive-Writing-Activity-Summer-Edition-16596806
📚 And the FULL Would You Rather Bundle here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Would-You-Rather-Brain-Break-Persuasive-Writing-Activity-Bundle-Gr-5-8-14594781
🎥 If your students enjoy this activity, be sure to check out more Would You Rather brain breaks, trivia games, writing prompts, and ELA engagement videos on the channel.
Music Credit: Suno Pro, Amanda Zieba, 2026
Slides designed by Amanda Zieba using Canva Pro.
** The videos in this Brain Break and Trivia Playlist were created in the spirit of providing activities that are both educational and fun for classrooms, summer programs, camps, families, and community groups. The trivia, facts, and information displayed in this video were researched and organized by Amanda Zieba. Slides were individually designed using copyright-free materials and edited by Amanda Zieba in Wisconsin, USA. **
From choosing between a camping trip or a hotel vacation to deciding whether you'd rather mow the lawn or water the plants, these summer-themed prompts encourage students to make choices, explain their reasoning, and engage in friendly discussion.
No prep. Just press play and let the summer fun begin!
Students choose a side, move with the on-screen prompts, and then explain their thinking—making this video perfect for:
☀️ Summer camp activities
☀️ Summer school brain breaks
☀️ Youth group games
☀️ Bell ringers and warm-ups
☀️ Classroom community building
☀️ Speaking & listening practice
☀️ Argumentative writing warm-ups
☀️ Rainy day activities
Even silly summer scenarios help students practice important ELA skills like:
• Making a clear claim
• Supporting ideas with reasons and evidence
• Listening to different perspectives
• Participating in respectful discussions
• Engaging in low-stakes debate
Whether you're a middle school ELA teacher looking for an engaging summer school activity, a camp counselor planning group games, or a program leader searching for educational summer activities, this Would You Rather video is an easy way to bring energy and laughter to your group.
📚 Pick up the WRITING PROMPT PAGES (directions + rubric included) here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Would-You-Rather-Brain-Break-Persuasive-Writing-Activity-Summer-Edition-16596806
📚 And the FULL Would You Rather Bundle here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Would-You-Rather-Brain-Break-Persuasive-Writing-Activity-Bundle-Gr-5-8-14594781
🎥 If your students enjoy this activity, be sure to check out more Would You Rather brain breaks, trivia games, writing prompts, and ELA engagement videos on the channel.
Music Credit: Suno Pro, Amanda Zieba, 2026
Slides designed by Amanda Zieba using Canva Pro.
** The videos in this Brain Break and Trivia Playlist were created in the spirit of providing activities that are both educational and fun for classrooms, summer programs, camps, families, and community groups. The trivia, facts, and information displayed in this video were researched and organized by Amanda Zieba. Slides were individually designed using copyright-free materials and edited by Amanda Zieba in Wisconsin, USA. **